- TripBuzz found 26 things to do with kids in or near Mankato, Minnesota, including 7 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Ulm, Ely and North Mankato.
- From Sibley Park Zoo to Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota, the Mankato area offers 39 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Parks and Hiking Trails.
- Straddling three separate counties is the city of Mankato, Minnesota. This city, with nearly 40,000 residents, is the fourth most populous city in Minnesota besides the Minneapolis area. The city is met by the Minnesota, Blue Earth, and Le Suer Rivers, making for a beautiful scenery, the backdrop to the cultured college campus town of the area.
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Showing new films and movie releases, Carmike Cinemas is a popular entertainment venue in Mankato. Along with comfortable seating, the theater offers a variety of concessions including popcorn with special kernel seasonings.
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An eight-screen movie theater, Cinemark River Hills Movies 8 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers self-service ticketing, a game room and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Tourtellotte Park is a community owned and managed park that features lighted ball fields, volleyball courts and a playground area. The park also offers picnic areas with grills, and has a community pool open during the summer season.
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With each auditorium featuring stadium seating, Carmike Stadium Cinema 6 shows the latest films in digital projection with surround sound. On select days, the theater offers discounted tickets to guests.
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Red Jacket is a bike trail from Mankato to Rapidan. The route utilizes converted railroad trestles. The trail has some tree-lined portions which offer shades, and it is paved for smooth riding.
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332 and 333 Center Street, Mankato, MN
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The Betsy & Tacy's House Tours & Gift Shop preserves the childhood homes of author Maud Hart Lovelace, and her best friend. For fans of children's literature, the attraction provides a glimpse into the world of her classic books.
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415 Cherry Street, Mankato, MN 56001
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The Blue Earth County Historical Society was founded in 1901 as a way to both preserve local history and share it with the community. The society currently operates the History Center Museum, the historic R.D. Hubbard House, the Research Center, and the Museum Gift Shop.
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The Twin Rivers Arts Center is a gallery space and performance venue with an intimate atmosphere. The center hosts a variety of art exhibitions, and provides information about area artistic events.
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A part of Riverfront Park, Vetter Stone Amphitheater is a popular concert venue in Old Town Mankanto. Along with live musical performances, this theater also provides convenient beverage and food concessions.
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North Links Golf Course is a par 72, 18-hole public golf course that provides 4 tees on each hole, making it suitable for all skill levels. The location also has an outdoor venue and patio for wedding ceremonies.